Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Sylvia Lee (Austin) Wylie
May 14, 2017
Sylvia Austin Wylie, 73, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born in Union County, North Carolina on March 30, 1944, and daughter to the late Arie Austin and Virginia Lee Cash. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Holly Loy and her husband’s Don Harris Neal Wylie. A memorial service will be held at 4:00...
Frank Wilkinson Carpenter
May 11, 2017
Frank Wilkinson Carpenter, 86, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Plantation Estates. Frank was born April 22, 1931 in South Hill, Virginia and graduated as Valedictorian of his class (1952) at Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He then joined the Army as a second lieutenant and served in the Korean War. In 1957, he and...
Dale Keith Colwell
May 11, 2017
Dale Keith Colwell, 68, passed away May 11, 2017. He was born December 20, 1948 in Warren, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...
Donald Wayne Liles
May 9, 2017
Donald Wayne Liles, 79, of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2017. He was born in Union County, NC on April 8, 1938 to the late Henry Liles and Ella Presson Liles. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe,...
Claudia "Candy" Helms
May 8, 2017
Claudia Dell (Candy) Helms, 67, passed away May 8, 2017 at Hillsborough UNC Hospital. She was born February 6, 1950 in Monroe, NC, daughter of the late Florence Carnes Brock and Billy James Helms. Candy was a Graduate of Monroe High School and Western Carolina University. Her Career of 25 years was spent providing services to adults and children...
John Drew Sr. Roberts
May 4, 2017
John Drew Roberts, Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born in Nashville, TN on February 5, 1936, son of the late Marvin Hampton and Hattie Ruth Floyd Roberts. Mr. Roberts was an active member of Tirzah Presbyterian Church, having served as a lay minister in the Presbyterian church. He was a retired Chemical Engineer from...
Ronald Carlyle Sr. Luther
May 4, 2017
Ronald Carlyle Luther, Sr., 69, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born in Wadesboro, NC on November 26, 1947, son of the late Robert Luther and Nora Bell Tyson Luther. Memorial service will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Mineral Springs United Methodist Church, 5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial will...
Helen Louise (Cox) Starnes
May 2, 2017
Helen Starnes, 93, a life-long resident of Union County, passed away on May 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Helen was born November 5, 1923 to Lula and Rufus Cox. She was the last survivor of the eight siblings. Her husband Oren predeceased her in 1987. Tom Brokaw would call Helen part of the “greatest generation,” those who came...
Dr. Ronald John Kolodziej
Apr 28, 2017
Dr. Ronald John Kolodziej, 65, of Plymouth, MA, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, surrounded by his family at the Levine Dickson Hospice House - Southminster in Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Massachusetts. Dr. Kolodziej is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debby, three daughters, Briana Hanks and her husband...
Walter Harris Courtney
Apr 27, 2017
Walter Harris Courtney, 93, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born August, 3, 1923, in Union County, NC to the late Russell Archie Cora Mae Caskey Courtney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mills Courtney. Mr. Courtney is survived by two daughters; Sandra Plowman,...
Rev. Robert Eugene Latta
Apr 22, 2017
Rev. Robert Eugene Latta, age 83, of Monroe NC passed from this life on Saturday, April 22 after a brief stay at Hospice of Union County. Rev. Latta was born in Burlington, NC on July 7, 1933 to the late Ralph and Lake Pyrtle Latta. He was preceded in death by 2 sons; David E Latta and Robbie Latta;...
Joel Swinson
Apr 19, 2017
Mr. Joel Swinson, 84, of Monroe, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born August 21, 1932, in Dublin County, NC so to the late Jobe Sally Swinson. He is also preceded in death by her loving wife Irene Price Swinson. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 4316...
Temple Hix Hill
Apr 19, 2017
Temple Hix Hill, age 93, formerly of Marshville, NC and most recently of Apex, NC passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19 after a brief stay at Transitions Hospice Home. Temple was born in Marietta, NC on May 5, 1923, son to the late Hix Nellie Temple Hill. He is also preceded in death by two sisters; Barbara...
Laura Cyiable (Kennedy) Biggers
Apr 16, 2017
Cyiable Kennedy Biggers 95, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born May 19, 1921 daughter to the late Vander Lee Letha Barbee Kennedy. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Homer Biggers, two brothers; Marcus Kennedy, and Otto Kennedy, and a sister Jewel Sifford. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday,...
Benjamin "Wayne" Keziah
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Benjamin “Wayne” Keziah, 75, of Monroe, N.C. was called home while surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2017. He was born on Sept. 30, 1941 to the late Benjamin Lewis Keziah and Letha Mae Keziah in Charlotte N.C. He was a long-standing member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Monroe N.C., active member of the Oasis shrine...
Melva (Messer) Davis
Apr 15, 2017
Melva Messer Davis, 74, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born September 5, 1942 in Wayne County, IN, daughter to the late Benton and Elva Messer. Melva was a residence of Union County for over 45 years and a member of Wingate United Methodist Church. She was continuously involved with her church and community. A memorial services...
David Code Griffin
Apr 15, 2017
David Code Griffin, 86, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born August 16, 1930 in Union County, NC, son to the late Needham Mary Griffin. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Frank and Brack Griffin, and sister Betty Fix. David worked for Ed Griffin Construction Company for 30 years. He loved the outdoors, and...
Rex Chester Ingle
Apr 15, 2017
Rex Chester Ingle, 86, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born February 9, 1931 in Lee County, VA, son to the late Clyde Bertha Clifton Ingle. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; John and Clifford Ingle and a sister Marie Hurley. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Gordon Funeral...
Bernard Clinton Satterwhite
Apr 14, 2017
Bernard Clinton Satterwhite succumbed to injuries from recent falls and died on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. His loving family who has gone on before him, including two wives, Kitty of 50 years and Maxine of 15, has welcomed him home into the Kingdom of Heaven. Bernie leaves behind his younger sister, Shirley Nuckols, his younger brother, Walter, many...
Emagene (Mcgibony) Griffin
Apr 12, 2017
Emagene McGibony Griffin died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Monroe, NC at the age of 97 years. She was the wife of T. Brooks Griffin of Monroe, NC who preceded her in death on April 1, 1996. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Monroe from 9:30-10:45 am on Tuesday, April 18, 2017...
